OB CH: 3 & 4 Flashcards
Describe vulva
protects urethral & vaginal openings
Mons pubis
elevated, round fleshy prominence over the symphysis pubis.
protects the symphysis pubis during sexual intercourse.
Labia
function is to protect the vaginal opening.
Labia Majora
contains sweat & sebaceous glands
Labia Minora
lubricate vulva and swell to stimulation
Vestibule
oval area enclosed by labia minora
Clitoris
small cylindrical mass of erectile tissue & nerves.
located at the anterior junction of the labia minora.
function is sexual stimulation
Perineum
is the most posterior part of the external female reproductive organs. between the vulva and the anus.
menstruation
inner lining of uterus(endometrium) is expelled by the body
manarche
start of menstruation
MENSTRUAL CYCLE:
cycle length
duration of flow
amount of blood loss
- Cycle length: 21 to 36days
- Duration of flow: 3 to 7days
- 1 to 2.5 ounces blood loss for each cycle (about 1 to 3 teaspoons)
PROLIFERATIVE PHASE
what happens?
when?
enlargement of the endometrial glands in response to increasing amounts of estrogen.
The blood vessels become dilated and the endometrium increases in thickness
starts on day 5 of the menstrual cycle and lasts to the time of ovulation.
Secretory phase
The secretory phase begins at ovulation to about 3days before the next menstrual period.
This phase typically lasts from day 15 (after ovulation) to day 28 and coincides with the luteal phase
of the ovarian cycle.
Ischemic phase
begins if fertilization does not occur.
Estrogen and progesterone levels drop sharply
Ischemia leads to shedding of the endometrium down to the basal layer, and menstrual flow begins.
Menstrual Phase
begins as the spiral arteries rupture, releasing blood into the uterus,
and the sloughing of the endometrial lining begins.
Gonadotropin- Releasing Hormone
secreted from
purpose
Hypothalamus
Induces release of FSH & LH
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
secreted from
purpose
Anterior pituitary gland
Maturation of the ovarian follicle
Lutenizing Hormone
secreted from
purpose
Anterior pituitiary gland
Regulates function of ovaries